Binghamton has over 47,900 residents, with 16.1% being seniors aged 65 and older. The region has a humid, continental climate that brings hot summers and cold winters. Residents can expect plenty of rainfall throughout the year and many snowy days during the winter and early spring months. Serving residents in the area, United Health Services Hospitals-Binghamton is high-performing in procedures and conditions related to cardiology and pulmonology. Additionally, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital is also high-performing in pulmonology, as well as nephrology.
In Binghamton, the cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $11,543 per month, which is nearly $4,000 more than the national average of $7,756. Fortunately, there are more affordable alternatives for seniors who don’t require around-the-clock medical supervision. Home health care allows seniors to age in place at home with the help of dedicated professionals. Assisted living facilities provide engaging activities in addition to personal care services.
This guide compares the cost of nursing care in Binghamton to other cities in the state, along with comparing the cost of different types of care. The final section offers resources for seniors who need assistance assessing their needs and exploring their long-term care options.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Binghamton, NY
80 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, Binghamton, NY, 13904
Good Shepherd Fairview Home is located in Binghamton, New York, near Fairview Park and several restaurants, stores and a major highway. Residents and visitors consistently give the community high mark
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Good Shepherd Fairview Home is located in Binghamton, New York, near Fairview Park and several restaurants, stores and a major highway. Residents and visitors consistently give the community high marks for its friendly, helpful staff and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Good Shepherd Fairview Home also gets plenty of praise for the wide range of amenities offered, which include a beauty salon and barbershop, cafe, wellness center and library with computers. Residents also appreciate the recreation activities, such as religious and social events and trips to hockey games, as well as picnics, penny gambling and Wii sports.
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Good Shepherd Fairview Home is located in Binghamton, New York, near Fairview Park and several restaurants, stores and a major highway. Residents and visitors consistently give the community high mark
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Good Shepherd Fairview Home is located in Binghamton, New York, near Fairview Park and several restaurants, stores and a major highway. Residents and visitors consistently give the community high marks for its friendly, helpful staff and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Good Shepherd Fairview Home also gets plenty of praise for the wide range of amenities offered, which include a beauty salon and barbershop, cafe, wellness center and library with computers. Residents also appreciate the recreation activities, such as religious and social events and trips to hockey games, as well as picnics, penny gambling and Wii sports.
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863 FRONT STREET, Binghamton, NY, 13905
Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing is located in Binghamton, New York, west of I-81 and Port Dickinson. It’s close to attractions, such as Cutler Botanic Garden, the Chenango River Walk and various casual
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Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing is located in Binghamton, New York, west of I-81 and Port Dickinson. It’s close to attractions, such as Cutler Botanic Garden, the Chenango River Walk and various casual dining restaurants. The facility offers an on-campus chapel, and guests note the two buildings on-site are clean and spacious. Visitors are impressed by the welcoming community and friendly, attentive staff. They also mention that guests come to host bingo games, and residents look forward to playing and competing for the many prizes available.
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Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing is located in Binghamton, New York, west of I-81 and Port Dickinson. It’s close to attractions, such as Cutler Botanic Garden, the Chenango River Walk and various casual
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Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing is located in Binghamton, New York, west of I-81 and Port Dickinson. It’s close to attractions, such as Cutler Botanic Garden, the Chenango River Walk and various casual dining restaurants. The facility offers an on-campus chapel, and guests note the two buildings on-site are clean and spacious. Visitors are impressed by the welcoming community and friendly, attentive staff. They also mention that guests come to host bingo games, and residents look forward to playing and competing for the many prizes available.
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159-163 Front Street, Binghamton, NY, 13902
Our relatively healthy, active Ma went to Bridgewater for ‘just a few days’ after a colostomy surgery. The first week she told family she had no physical therapy and the nurses were mean and told her
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Our relatively healthy, active Ma went to Bridgewater for ‘just a few days’ after a colostomy surgery. The first week she told family she had no physical therapy and the nurses were mean and told her she ‘complains too much’. Every conversation after that she was incoherent & weak. They "kept her bed filled" for over a month, the doctor didn’t return our numerous calls, and we couldn’t see her because of COVID. After we contacted Broome Co. Social Services and OMBUDSMA (Adult Protective Serv), Bridgewater called and said Ma needed to go back to the hospital. Her colostomy/stitches had come undone and was leaking inside her, she had a bed sore and fluid build-up. She had been over-medicated and obviously had received very limited movement- PT, range-of-motion, re-positioning, or even an air-mattress. The hospital reversed the colostomy and put her on a vent to help breathe, but it was too late. Ma died on 9/18/’20, a month & a half after walking into a hospital for a minor surgery.
BTW- Ma briefly worked at that facility years ago, when it was called Rivermede. She quit because of the horrible conditions and NEVER would have agreed to go there. She/we didn’t know they had changed their name to Bridgewater because of all the complaints & lawsuits.
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Our relatively healthy, active Ma went to Bridgewater for ‘just a few days’ after a colostomy surgery. The first week she told family she had no physical therapy and the nurses were mean and told her
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Our relatively healthy, active Ma went to Bridgewater for ‘just a few days’ after a colostomy surgery. The first week she told family she had no physical therapy and the nurses were mean and told her she ‘complains too much’. Every conversation after that she was incoherent & weak. They "kept her bed filled" for over a month, the doctor didn’t return our numerous calls, and we couldn’t see her because of COVID. After we contacted Broome Co. Social Services and OMBUDSMA (Adult Protective Serv), Bridgewater called and said Ma needed to go back to the hospital. Her colostomy/stitches had come undone and was leaking inside her, she had a bed sore and fluid build-up. She had been over-medicated and obviously had received very limited movement- PT, range-of-motion, re-positioning, or even an air-mattress. The hospital reversed the colostomy and put her on a vent to help breathe, but it was too late. Ma died on 9/18/’20, a month & a half after walking into a hospital for a minor surgery.
BTW- Ma briefly worked at that facility years ago, when it was called Rivermede. She quit because of the horrible conditions and NEVER would have agreed to go there. She/we didn’t know they had changed their name to Bridgewater because of all the complaints & lawsuits.
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10-42 MITCHELL AVENUE, Binghamton, NY, 13903
1501 Route 26 South,, Vestal, NY, 13850
I visited Vestal Park, which is a brand-new rehab community. The only reason we’re not there is because they’re full and there’s no room. The place was warm and welcoming.
I visited Vestal Park, which is a brand-new rehab community. The only reason we’re not there is because they’re full and there’s no room. The place was warm and welcoming.
601 High Avenue, Endicott, NY, 13760
Ideal Senior Living Center is located in Endicott, New York, east of the Roundtop Picnic Area park and various shops and restaurants. The facility offers private and semi-private units equipped with l
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Ideal Senior Living Center is located in Endicott, New York, east of the Roundtop Picnic Area park and various shops and restaurants. The facility offers private and semi-private units equipped with large bathrooms and walk-in showers. Relatives praise the nice, helpful staff and the beautiful dining area where guests are invited to eat with residents. Amenities include a library, on-site hair salon and an outdoor courtyard with flower gardens. Residents may participate in daily recreational activities, such as crafts, parties and music programs. Ideal Senior Living Center provides transportation to church and medical appointments.
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Ideal Senior Living Center is located in Endicott, New York, east of the Roundtop Picnic Area park and various shops and restaurants. The facility offers private and semi-private units equipped with l
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Ideal Senior Living Center is located in Endicott, New York, east of the Roundtop Picnic Area park and various shops and restaurants. The facility offers private and semi-private units equipped with large bathrooms and walk-in showers. Relatives praise the nice, helpful staff and the beautiful dining area where guests are invited to eat with residents. Amenities include a library, on-site hair salon and an outdoor courtyard with flower gardens. Residents may participate in daily recreational activities, such as crafts, parties and music programs. Ideal Senior Living Center provides transportation to church and medical appointments.
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3700 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY, 13850
I was sent here in 2014 when I needed rehab after knee surgery. I am 5 ft 10 inches and my feet hung over the bed. They were clueless. I got bacterial pneumonia there. Now my friend who went there
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I was sent here in 2014 when I needed rehab after knee surgery. I am 5 ft 10 inches and my feet hung over the bed. They were clueless. I got bacterial pneumonia there. Now my friend who went there to recover from a stroke contracted Covid there along with 11 other patients. They have not been able to get her a phone for 3 days. I have contacted the administrator and supervisors to get this fixed. It is Christmas Eve and she cannot have visitors and still does not have a phone. She is very upset. This is detrimental to her health and welfare. Do not send someone you love to this facility. Very poor management.
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I was sent here in 2014 when I needed rehab after knee surgery. I am 5 ft 10 inches and my feet hung over the bed. They were clueless. I got bacterial pneumonia there. Now my friend who went there
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I was sent here in 2014 when I needed rehab after knee surgery. I am 5 ft 10 inches and my feet hung over the bed. They were clueless. I got bacterial pneumonia there. Now my friend who went there to recover from a stroke contracted Covid there along with 11 other patients. They have not been able to get her a phone for 3 days. I have contacted the administrator and supervisors to get this fixed. It is Christmas Eve and she cannot have visitors and still does not have a phone. She is very upset. This is detrimental to her health and welfare. Do not send someone you love to this facility. Very poor management.
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282 Riverside Dr, Johnson City, NY, 13790
My mother was placed here on 10/13/2021.Within 2 months she passed away. Prior to this she lived on her own with aide service 5x a week very care full at home about falling.
She fell out of bed twic
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My mother was placed here on 10/13/2021.Within 2 months she passed away. Prior to this she lived on her own with aide service 5x a week very care full at home about falling.
She fell out of bed twice within a week passed away hours after her second fall. Lost a considerable amount of weight ,she was very lethargic and slurred speech. The family would tease her about what a great memory she had, the last few days of her life she could not call her family because she could not remember phone numbers. She begged us to get her out of the facility which is not an easy task. Please be careful where you place you’re loved ones.
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My mother was placed here on 10/13/2021.Within 2 months she passed away. Prior to this she lived on her own with aide service 5x a week very care full at home about falling.
She fell out of bed twic
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My mother was placed here on 10/13/2021.Within 2 months she passed away. Prior to this she lived on her own with aide service 5x a week very care full at home about falling.
She fell out of bed twice within a week passed away hours after her second fall. Lost a considerable amount of weight ,she was very lethargic and slurred speech. The family would tease her about what a great memory she had, the last few days of her life she could not call her family because she could not remember phone numbers. She begged us to get her out of the facility which is not an easy task. Please be careful where you place you’re loved ones.
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860 Old Vestal Lane, Vestal, NY, 13850
Vestal Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was terrible. They called me every other day and told me I had to move my mom. They pressured me and that was uncomfortable. The social worker was horrible, sh
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Vestal Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was terrible. They called me every other day and told me I had to move my mom. They pressured me and that was uncomfortable. The social worker was horrible, she told me I had to stay with my mother everyday if I could not transfer her. They really put me through a traumatizing period of time. I also thought they were short-staffed and they did not handled things very well. I was so angry that they mistreated my mom.
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Vestal Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was terrible. They called me every other day and told me I had to move my mom. They pressured me and that was uncomfortable. The social worker was horrible, sh
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Vestal Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was terrible. They called me every other day and told me I had to move my mom. They pressured me and that was uncomfortable. The social worker was horrible, she told me I had to stay with my mother everyday if I could not transfer her. They really put me through a traumatizing period of time. I also thought they were short-staffed and they did not handled things very well. I was so angry that they mistreated my mom.
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301 Nantucket Drive , Endicott, NY, 13760
My father was a resident of Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehab. It was not good at all. The facility had an odor, and it was dirty behind the furniture and stuff. It’s rundown, and there was not e
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My father was a resident of Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehab. It was not good at all. The facility had an odor, and it was dirty behind the furniture and stuff. It’s rundown, and there was not enough care and not enough staff. At first, we had a bad experience because my father had just been admitted there, and he couldn’t get anyone to help him use a restroom. He waited for a long time, I can’t remember, maybe it was 30 minutes, and he ended up having an accident. He ended up getting out of bed and taking his sheets off, going to the restroom himself, and cleaning himself off before somebody finally came. After that, my mom complained and then they got better. They’re understaffed. The food was average; it’s hospital food.
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My father was a resident of Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehab. It was not good at all. The facility had an odor, and it was dirty behind the furniture and stuff. It’s rundown, and there was not e
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My father was a resident of Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehab. It was not good at all. The facility had an odor, and it was dirty behind the furniture and stuff. It’s rundown, and there was not enough care and not enough staff. At first, we had a bad experience because my father had just been admitted there, and he couldn’t get anyone to help him use a restroom. He waited for a long time, I can’t remember, maybe it was 30 minutes, and he ended up having an accident. He ended up getting out of bed and taking his sheets off, going to the restroom himself, and cleaning himself off before somebody finally came. After that, my mom complained and then they got better. They’re understaffed. The food was average; it’s hospital food.
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14 Village Drive, Endicott, NY, 13760
Nursing Home Costs in Binghamton, NY
On average, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $11,543 per month and a private room costs $11,736 per month in Binghamton.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Using the cost of a semiprivate room, the cost of nursing care in Binghamton is $773 lower than the state’s average and $3,787 higher than the national average.
Compared to other cities throughout the state, Kingston is the most expensive. With an average of $14,797 per month, the city is $3,254 more than Binghamton. The state capital, Albany, costs $1,430 more than Binghamton. New York City costs $228 more than Binghamton. The least expensive city is Utica. Located in central New York, it costs nearly $2,000 less than Binghamton.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
The cost of care can be an important factor when considering long-term care options. In Binghamton, home-based care is $4,934 per month for both homemaking and personal care services, which is over $6,600 less than a semiprivate room. Adult day health care costs $2,383 per month, making it about 20% of what nursing care costs. Assisted living costs $6,446 less than nursing home care, with an average of $5,097. A private room in a nursing home costs $11,736 per month and is $193 more than a semiprivate room.
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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Binghamton, NY
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Binghamton, NY
This section offers a short list of resources for seniors and their caregivers in Broome County. The county’s Office for the Aging can assist seniors with finding information and referrals for local services that best fit their needs and improve their level of independence.
Operating as the Area Agency on Aging, the Broome County Office for Aging Services offers a variety of programs for seniors and their caregivers, including referrals for local service providers and legal aid, that are designed to improve their quality of life. A Senior ID card is available for seniors wishing to use the Broome County Mini Bus System or participate in any of the Office for Aging’s programs.
The HCBS Waiver is designed to delay the placement of seniors in nursing homes. Low-income seniors who qualify for Medicaid can receive in-home personal and medical care services performed by experienced professionals, including nursing care and rehabilitation therapies. The program provides additional Medicaid coverage for community-based services, such as home maintenance and safety modifications. To apply, contact the Broome County Office for Aging Services.
Certified by the state, ombudsmen investigate and help resolve complaints about the well-being of nursing home residents. Seniors and loved ones can reach out to an ombudsman with issues ranging from quality of care to lack of healthy meal options that meet each residents’ dietary needs and restrictions. A local ombudsman can be found through the Broome County Office of Aging or by calling the phone number provided.
HIICAP offers free and unbiased health insurance counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and those who are looking to apply for Medicare. Counselors can help seniors compare policies and find supplemental insurance coverage. Low-income seniors can apply for financial aid that can assist in covering out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications and medical supplies. Seniors can learn about long-term care options through HIICAP by contacting the Broome County Office on Aging or by calling the phone number provided.
